UNRWA Schools Will Be Provided With New Electric Generators
Date
5/30/2016 9:04:04 PM
(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
GAZA, 30th May, 2016 (WAM) - Forty three UNRWA schools across the Gaza Strip will receive new, large electric generators, thanks to a generous contribution from Qatar-based Al Fakhoora, a programme of the Education Above All Foundation.
"The old generators at these schools were overused to provide power to the schools during education activities and during the 2014 summer hostilities, when schools were turned into designated collective shelters," explained UNRWA Electronic Engineer Emad Abu Marasa.
The installation of these generators will enhance and support the educational environment for 44,377 Palestine refugee students in the 43 schools. It is part of the Agency's efforts to provide all students with a safe, comfortable and conducive learning environment, where they can enjoy working electricity during their time at school, UNRWA said in a press statement.
The generators are expected to mitigate the impact of frequent power outages, which in April lasted up to 20 hours a day.
17 other generators will be kept in UNRWA warehouses on standby. These generators are part of the generous contribution of US$ 4,612,022 from Al Fakhoora Foundation Qatar. With this support, UNRWA is doing important repair and maintenance work in 43 of its schools in the Gaza Strip.
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